Hey Paul, check out a place called ecooutdoors.com.au for inspiration. I'm not sure if they're up your way but I'm sure you could get materials shipped. They have such a beautiful store with brilliant ideas. I'd be considering a stone that is cool under foot on hot Brisbane days and at least 30mm thick. You have an oval-ish shaped pool so you might consider a small coping stone to replace the brick then move on to a larger stone instead of the dated pebble, maybe a 'cush' limestone or go a bit glam and do a herringbone pattern with the right stone. Good Luck.

I think if your surroundings are white and black with hardwoord timber floor, go with charcoal colour. Blue colour reminds me of when we used to go to the Snooker rooms in the city they were all blue. Charcoal is different and very modern. [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/game-room-contemporary-family-room-chicago-phvw-vp~3202405[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/game-room-contemporary-family-room-chicago-phvw-vp~3202405) - Imagine this room with white walls

I have! I love white, but I find that they show dirt a lot more than darker colours. Also, since the pool will be unheated, I would prefer to go darker for warmth.

Hi Ella, To cater your project we have different concrete finishes that can be applied appx 2-4mm thick around the perimeter of the pool. Once the concrete sets we apply 3 coats of sealer (in your case a satin sealer) which leaves a smooth and a matt finish. Find below an image of our previous project. Let us know if you'd like a few samples of the finish! -Precious.